Hot food can be very hot. Hot food might burn my mouth or tongue. I need to be careful with hot food.
Hot food can be very hot. Hot food might burn my mouth or tongue. I need to be careful with hot food.
Hot food can burn my mouth and tongue. Burns from hot food can be painful. Burns take time to heal.
Hot food can burn my mouth and tongue. Burns from hot food can be painful. Burns take time to heal.
I can check if food is too hot before eating. I can look for steam coming from the food. I can carefully touch the edge of the plate.
I can check if food is too hot before eating. I can look for steam coming from the food. I can carefully touch the edge of the plate.
I can wait for hot food to cool down. I can stir the food gently to release heat. Waiting makes food safer to eat.
I can wait for hot food to cool down. I can stir the food gently to release heat. Waiting makes food safer to eat.
I can blow gently on hot food to cool it. I keep my face a safe distance from the food. Small, gentle blows work best.
I can blow gently on hot food to cool it. I keep my face a safe distance from the food. Small, gentle blows work best.
Some foods stay hot longer than others. Meats like meatballs can be very hot inside. I need to cut hot meats open and check inside.
Some foods stay hot longer than others. Meats like meatballs can be very hot inside. I need to cut hot meats open and check inside.
Patient waiting helps food become safe to eat. I can talk or drink water while waiting. Good things come to those who wait.
Patient waiting helps food become safe to eat. I can talk or drink water while waiting. Good things come to those who wait.
I can tell food is safe when steam stops. I can test a tiny bite first. When food is warm but not hot, it is safe to eat.
I can tell food is safe when steam stops. I can test a tiny bite first. When food is warm but not hot, it is safe to eat.

Hot Food Safety

Hot food can be very hot. Hot food might burn my mouth or tongue. I need to be careful with hot food.